Psychology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

PSY422

Course Name:

Selected Topics in Social Psychology

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	7

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi ZEYNEP HALE AKSUNA

Course Lecturer(s):

Öğr.Gör. SERİN İŞİAÇIK

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	The aim of this course is to provide information about recent research findings on self, culture, aggression, interpersonal relationships, social justice, social inclusion/exclusion, political psychology, prejudice and discrimination, positive psychology and environmental psychology in the framework of the social psychological approach
Course Content:	the self, intergroup relations, prejudice and discrimination, aggression, love and close relationships, culture, group dynamics in organizations, group dynamics in sports

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) gain the necessary information about applied areas of social psychology
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) gains the necessary information and capabilities for considering social problems from the perspective of social psychology
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) follows and discusses contemporary developments in the field of social psychology
Field Specific Competence
1) understands how the theories and findings of social psychology are applied to everyday life
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Information about the course outline Basic concepts and theories to be discussed along the semester A review of the literature. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
2)	•The self •Understanding the self concept •Self recognition •Looking-glass self •Theoretical approaches about self A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
3)	•The social self •Self presentation •Self regulation •Social comparison theory •Self handicapping •Self esteem A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
4)	•Prejudice and discrimination •Stereotypes •Inter-group relations •Social identity theory A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
5)	•Prejudice and discrimination •Forms of discrimination •Implicit associations •Realistic group conflict •How can prejudice be reduced? A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
6)	•Culture and psychology •Definition of culture •Socialization process and culture •Values •Individualism vs. collectivism •Acculturation •Acculturation stress •Acculturation strategies •Migration •Discrimination against immigrants A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
7)	•Aggression •Evolutionary explanations of aggression •Psycho-social approaches about aggression •Facilitators of aggression •Effects of media: television, pornography, video games, social media •How can aggression be reduced? A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
8)	MIDTERM EXAM	None
9)	•Group processes in organizations •Group Dynamics •Decision making in groups •Brainstorming •Group polarization •Groupthink •Leadership styles •Collective behavior A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
10)	•Group processes and sports •Formation of groups •Social inclusion and exclusion •Group cohesiveness •Group structure (roles and norms) •Group performance •Group processes and sports psychology A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
11)	•Affiliation and Romantic Love •Antecedents of attraction •Triangular love theory •Loneliness •Attachment theory A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
12)	•Applied Social Psychology: Political Psychology •Basic concepts of political psychology •Authoritarian Personality Theory •Social Dominance Theory •System Justification Theory •Terror Management Theory •Right-Wing Authoritarianism A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
13)	•Applied Social Psychology: Political Psychology •Political socialization •Voting behavior •Group based emotions •Propaganda styles and persuasion A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
14)	•Applied Social Psychology: Environmental Psychology •Historical process of environmental psychology •Personal space and territory •Human-environment interactions •Place identity •Behavior settings A review of the literature. Check of the reading. Analysis of assigned readings. Group discussions. Individual and group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
15)	-Brief review of the semester subjects -Group discussions	Lecturer's notes and related articles
16)	FINAL EXAM	Lecturer's notes and related articles

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Reading list is as follows:
•Alcock, J., & Sadava, S. (2014). An Introduction to Social Psychology: Global Perspectives. Sage.
•Aronson, E., Wilson, T., & Akert, R. (2005). Social Psychology, New Jersey, NY: Pearson Education.
•Hogg, M., & Vaughan, G. (2009). Essentials of social psychology. Pearson Education.
•Indexed Scientific Journals (Individual Differences, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Psychological Bulletin, Psychological Review etc…)
•Schneider, F. W., Gruman, J. A., & Coutts, L. M. (2011). Applied social psychology: Understanding and addressing social and practical problems. Sage.

References:

Indexed Scientific Journals (Individual Differences, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, Psychological Bulletin, Psychological Review etc…)

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4
Program Outcomes
1) Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field
2) With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.
3) Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.
4) Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.
5) Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.
6) Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field	5
2)	With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields.	5
3)	Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive.	5
4)	Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English.	5
5)	Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field.	5
6)	Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia.	5

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Individual study and homework
Lesson

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework
Presentation

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Committee	1	% 10
Application	1	% 10
Homework Assignments	2	% 40
Midterms	1	% 10
Final	1	% 30
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 70
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 30
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	16	48
Total Workload		48